Sheenal came highly recommended by the
Principal of Aorere College: 'Sheenal is a fine young woman who
definitely has the ability, drive and determination to successfully
undertake future tertiary study. Her unassuming nature masks a real
strength of character and determination.'
Despite having to overcome significant health issues after being
diagnosed with Acute Lymphatic Leukaemia in January 2008, to her
credit, Sheenal managed to achieve NCEA Level 1 endorsed with
Merit. Sheenal received the Leadership Award for the Inspired
Entrepreneur Experience Program. Sheenal iwas a leader amongst her
pairs, as part of the mentoring program, the Year 12 Leadership
group and Leader of the Indian Group at Polyfest 2010. She played
soccer and tennis and was part of the Gateway Work Experience
Program.

Outside of school hours, Sheenal is the Secretary of the Satya
Sanatan Ramayan Group and an active member of Canteen. She
volunteered at the Botanical Garden Festival and Community Clean
up.

"The first thing that strikes you when you first meet Sheenal is
just how bright and bubbly she is. Once we got to know her a little
more we were amazed at the level of drive and determination she has
- once she sets a goal she'll do all she can to achieve it, despite
the unimaginable obstacles that have been placed in her path. We
know that she is going to be hugely successful with whatever she
puts her mind to, so we're really excited to make her journey a
little easier." - Alisdair Watson, Head of Infrastructure
Management, Spark New Zealand

Sheenal has completed a Bachelor of Commerce from The
University of Auckland and is shifted to Australia to work at
EY. In 2017 she got married and shifted to Gadens in Brisbane where
she is currently People and Performance Advisor.